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10 Feb 2012 | VFLC CEO says the rail network must improve to address landside port efficiency and traffic congestion...
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10 Feb 2012 | NatRoad may support mandatory paid waiting time but claims there is no "definitive proof" to justify safe rates tribunal...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU threatens strike action against 1st Fleet after it refused 18 percent wage claim for Queensland truck drivers...
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28 Nov 2008 | Sub-contractor responsible for workplace death, despite incident happening at Star Track Express depot...
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12 Sep 2008 | Fletcher International Exports convicted and fined almost $50,000 over chain of responsibility breaches...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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10 Feb 2012 | As truck sales began to recover, those worried RBA's decision to hold interest rates could slow growth can take heart...
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08 Feb 2012 | Despite being a small player in Australia, Swedish manufacturer Scania is making its presence felt in Europe...
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06 Feb 2012 | Mercedes-Benz will boost its commercial van line-up in Australia with the newly released Citan light duty van...
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07 Apr 2009 | Caterpillar will re-emerge in Australian tied with International, with new trucks to hit showrooms this year...
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04 Aug 2008 | Iveco's Sydney Truck Show stand showcases product line-up and reflects commitment to ‘going the distance’....
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06 Aug 2008 | New truck sales drop dramatically as European manufacturers take advantage of emissions standards....
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| RELATED STORIES...
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09 Feb 2012 |
Truckie airlifted to hospital after being ejected from his cabin in a serious crash with another truck ...
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08 Feb 2012 |
A Victorian man has died following an accident with a truck in Melbourne yesterday ...
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01 Feb 2012 |
A cyclist has died following an accident with a truck in Melbourne’s Epping ...
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16 Sep 2009 |
Police in NSW to prepare report for the coroner after a truck driver was killed yesterday ...
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22 Apr 2009 |
Linfox B-double that plunged 80 metres off the F3 is still there, as police investigate what caused the fatal accident ...
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22 Sep 2009 |
EXCLUSIVE: Victoria puts 220 extra officers on trucking beat, promising tougher enforcement ...
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| COMMENTED STORIES...
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07 Feb 2012 | Former judge handed the job of investigating Victoria’s speed camera system to ensure it remains transparent and accountable...
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09 Feb 2012 | VicRoads report recommends massive funding increase for Westgate Bridge as growth in longer and heavier trucks takes a toll...
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10 Feb 2012 | TWU says serious crash proves need for safe rates tribunal, but Coalition isn't sold on the idea...
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09 Nov 2009 | TWU launches legal action against K&S Freighters in a move that could set a precedent for trucking companies...
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22 Jul 2010 | Greens want trucking industry to pay $23,000 registration fees as part of plan to shift freight from road to rail...
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28 Sep 2009 | E-DIARY DEBATE: "No drivers left" if electronic monitoring introduced, industry veteran warns...
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May 3, 2010
Two Queensland highways were closed for hours on end during the weekend after incidents involving heavy vehicles.
The Bruce Highway north of the Sunshine Coast suffered delays of about three hours after a 19-year-old man died when his car was struck by a B-double before 2pm yesterday.
“Initial investigations suggest that the car turned right out of a service station to head south along the highway when a northbound truck has collided with the car,” a police statement says.
The 34-year-old truck driver was treated for shock, while police set up traffic diversions.
The incident followed a truck rollover about 2:30am Saturday on the Captain Cook Highway near Port Douglas.
The vehicle’s load spilled onto the road, forcing emergency crews to close it until 3:30pm.
The driver was taken to hospital with a fractured leg.
Police issued warnings to motorists against travelling between Cairns and Port Douglas because there were no detours put in place.
Investigations are continuing into both incidents.
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Saturday, February 11, 2012
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